Books & Books holds a release party for renowned Design District Chef Michael Schwartz’s new cookbook, "Michael’s Genuine Food: Down-to-Earth Cooking for People Who Love to Eat." Mingle with fellow foodies and sample dishes featured in the book cooked by some of the chef’s loyal fans. Talk and book signing followed by the potluck-style feast and live music by Escaleno. 7 p.m.-midnight. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.

Wednesday 2/23

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Alan Rosen discusses his book "The Wonder of Their Voices," a case study of early postwar Holocaust accounts. Presented in collaboration with Florida International University’s School of International and Public Affairs and Targum Shlishi. 7:30 p.m. Books & Books, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. Details: (305) 864-4241 or www.booksandbooks.com.

Author Marifeli Perez-Stable shares her book "The U.S. and Cuba: Intimate Enemies," which explores tensions in US-Cuban relations from the Cold War to current times and what future obstacles could be in store. 7 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.